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Dobie gray- drift away
dobie gray
drift away
I take no credit in this music or pictures
all items used in this video are not mine nethier do i claim them
published: 30 Jun 2008
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Dobie Gray - Drift Away (Original Official Video)
(Read my blog post here: Read my blog post here: http://bit.ly/hMObAq)
Dobie Gray's version of "Drift Away" is, justifiably, the most famous and, by far, the most brilliant reading of the Mentor Williams-penned (that would be Paul Williams' brother) 70s staple. Originally released on John Henry Kurtz' 1972 REUNION album, the indelible classic always takes me away...to that far away place I used to reside -- within the deepest caverns of my soul. At times the song makes me weep, as I miss the halcyon days of my youth and the kinder world we thrived in. When any ills of the world would be swept away when reaching for your LP of your favorite music was all that was needed to, well, drift away.
The song was covered hundreds of times these past 40 years, most famously and recently in a p...
published: 06 Sep 2010
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Loving Arms-Dobie Gray
Saw a request for this on the Kris Kristofferson version, so here it is.
published: 12 Mar 2008
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Dobie Gray - Out On The Floor
This is probably the single biggest and most acclaimed Northern Soul record of all time, and we filmed this performance for "The Strange World Of Northern Soul" in Nashville, in early 1999. Dobie is otherwise best known for his 1973 smash "Drift Away". He was a versatile vocalist who could handle soul, country, and pop, not to mention musical theater. Gray's origins are somewhat ill-defined; different sources alternately list his birth name as Leonard Victor Ainsworth or Laurence Darrow Brown, and his Texas birthplace as Brookshire or Simonton. His likely birth date is July 26, 1940 (though some sources list 1942 or 1943). Whatever the case, Gray grew up in a family of sharecroppers, and discovered gospel music through his grandfather, a Baptist minister. He also soaked up the R&B and coun...
published: 04 Dec 2007
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Drift Away Dobie Gray HD
Dobie Gray on the Midnight Special
The sound has been enhanced from the original DVD
published: 11 Aug 2015
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Dobie Gray - From Where I Stand .
nice song
published: 02 Sep 2010
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Dobie Gray - Good Old Song
published: 22 Aug 2015
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Dobie Gray - I Never Had It So Good [HD]
Dobie Gray sings 'I Never Had It So Good' from his 1973 MCA album 'Loving Arms'. This song was written by Paul Williams and Roger Nichols. The lyrics are in the video and listed below.
[Vinyl/Lyrics/23-Images]
I Never Had It So Good (Singer: Dobie Gray)
I never had much money
I never won a race
My jokes don't end up funny
I've had doors slammed in my face
But I think you've charmed me
I always hoped that someone would
I never had a love like this before
I never had it so good
I'm not the kind that's trusted
Always trippin' over logs
So often I've been busted
Chased by friendly dogs
But I think you've charmed me
Always hoped that someone would
I never had a love like this before
I never had it so good
I think you've charmed me
I always hoped that someone would
I never had a love li...
published: 24 Jun 2017
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Dobie Gray - There's A Honky Tonk Angel
Another masterful performance by one of the great voices of our time - Dobie Gray. We miss you, Dobie.
published: 21 Oct 2012
3:54
Dobie gray- drift away
dobie gray
drift away
I take no credit in this music or pictures
all items used in this video are not mine nethier do i claim them
dobie gray
drift away
I take no credit in this music or pictures
all items used in this video are not mine nethier do i claim them
https://wn.com/Dobie_Gray_Drift_Away
dobie gray
drift away
I take no credit in this music or pictures
all items used in this video are not mine nethier do i claim them
- published: 30 Jun 2008
- views: 23397995
3:46
Dobie Gray - Drift Away (Original Official Video)
(Read my blog post here: Read my blog post here: http://bit.ly/hMObAq)
Dobie Gray's version of "Drift Away" is, justifiably, the most famous and, by far, th...
(Read my blog post here: Read my blog post here: http://bit.ly/hMObAq)
Dobie Gray's version of "Drift Away" is, justifiably, the most famous and, by far, the most brilliant reading of the Mentor Williams-penned (that would be Paul Williams' brother) 70s staple. Originally released on John Henry Kurtz' 1972 REUNION album, the indelible classic always takes me away...to that far away place I used to reside -- within the deepest caverns of my soul. At times the song makes me weep, as I miss the halcyon days of my youth and the kinder world we thrived in. When any ills of the world would be swept away when reaching for your LP of your favorite music was all that was needed to, well, drift away.
The song was covered hundreds of times these past 40 years, most famously and recently in a passionless 2003 recording by Uncle Kracker. Credited as Uncle Kracker featuring Dobie Gray, the track meandered along in karaoke sterility until finally Gray's soul chimed in mid-point and he infused it with a thrilling tremble. When the track reached #9 on Billboard's Top 100, Gray broke the record for the biggest gap between top US top 10 appearances (it had been 30 years between both). The Kracker version had a far more major impact on Billboard's Adult Contemporary charts -- it holds the record as the longest #1 on that chart, having reigned for 28 weeks in 2003-04. No doubt thanks to Gray.
There was a story told by Kracker that the song was initially written for Elvis, but Presley turned it down once he heard Gray's version of it. Gray was a demo singer in Memphis at the time. Talk about decree.
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Dobie Gray (background vocals); Dobie Gray (vocals); Larry Byrum, Larry Byrom (guitar); Nashville Strings Players, Damon Seal (strings); Terri McMillian, Terry McMillan (harmonica, percussion); David Dunston (horns, programming); Jay Patton, Mark Douthit (horns); Gary Smith, Matt Rollings, Matt Rollins (keyboards); Dave Pomeroy , Mike Leech (bass guitar); John Hammond (drums); Bill Hinds (guitar); Ron Oates (strings, keyboards); Eddie Bayers (drums); The Nashville Strings. { - backup vocals}
https://wn.com/Dobie_Gray_Drift_Away_(Original_Official_Video)
(Read my blog post here: Read my blog post here: http://bit.ly/hMObAq)
Dobie Gray's version of "Drift Away" is, justifiably, the most famous and, by far, the most brilliant reading of the Mentor Williams-penned (that would be Paul Williams' brother) 70s staple. Originally released on John Henry Kurtz' 1972 REUNION album, the indelible classic always takes me away...to that far away place I used to reside -- within the deepest caverns of my soul. At times the song makes me weep, as I miss the halcyon days of my youth and the kinder world we thrived in. When any ills of the world would be swept away when reaching for your LP of your favorite music was all that was needed to, well, drift away.
The song was covered hundreds of times these past 40 years, most famously and recently in a passionless 2003 recording by Uncle Kracker. Credited as Uncle Kracker featuring Dobie Gray, the track meandered along in karaoke sterility until finally Gray's soul chimed in mid-point and he infused it with a thrilling tremble. When the track reached #9 on Billboard's Top 100, Gray broke the record for the biggest gap between top US top 10 appearances (it had been 30 years between both). The Kracker version had a far more major impact on Billboard's Adult Contemporary charts -- it holds the record as the longest #1 on that chart, having reigned for 28 weeks in 2003-04. No doubt thanks to Gray.
There was a story told by Kracker that the song was initially written for Elvis, but Presley turned it down once he heard Gray's version of it. Gray was a demo singer in Memphis at the time. Talk about decree.
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Dobie Gray (background vocals); Dobie Gray (vocals); Larry Byrum, Larry Byrom (guitar); Nashville Strings Players, Damon Seal (strings); Terri McMillian, Terry McMillan (harmonica, percussion); David Dunston (horns, programming); Jay Patton, Mark Douthit (horns); Gary Smith, Matt Rollings, Matt Rollins (keyboards); Dave Pomeroy , Mike Leech (bass guitar); John Hammond (drums); Bill Hinds (guitar); Ron Oates (strings, keyboards); Eddie Bayers (drums); The Nashville Strings. { - backup vocals}
- published: 06 Sep 2010
- views: 15956562
2:52
Loving Arms-Dobie Gray
Saw a request for this on the Kris Kristofferson version, so here it is.
Saw a request for this on the Kris Kristofferson version, so here it is.
https://wn.com/Loving_Arms_Dobie_Gray
Saw a request for this on the Kris Kristofferson version, so here it is.
- published: 12 Mar 2008
- views: 1268809
3:07
Dobie Gray - Out On The Floor
This is probably the single biggest and most acclaimed Northern Soul record of all time, and we filmed this performance for "The Strange World Of Northern Soul"...
This is probably the single biggest and most acclaimed Northern Soul record of all time, and we filmed this performance for "The Strange World Of Northern Soul" in Nashville, in early 1999. Dobie is otherwise best known for his 1973 smash "Drift Away". He was a versatile vocalist who could handle soul, country, and pop, not to mention musical theater. Gray's origins are somewhat ill-defined; different sources alternately list his birth name as Leonard Victor Ainsworth or Laurence Darrow Brown, and his Texas birthplace as Brookshire or Simonton. His likely birth date is July 26, 1940 (though some sources list 1942 or 1943). Whatever the case, Gray grew up in a family of sharecroppers, and discovered gospel music through his grandfather, a Baptist minister. He also soaked up the R&B and country music of his surroundings, and in the early '60s he moved to Los Angeles to seek his fortune. Before adopting the name Dobie Gray, he recorded several singles under the names Leonard Ainsworth, Larry Curtis, and Larry Dennis. His seventh single, "Look at Me," became his first chart hit in 1963, but his true breakout was a 1965 recording of "The 'In' Crowd," whose Motown-style bounce distinguished it from jazzman Ramsey Lewis' celebrated version. Gray hit the Top 20 with "The 'In' Crowd" and also had some success with the follow-up, "See You at the Go-Go". "Out On The Floor" was not a hit in the US, and it was only years later that it became a cult classic. This period, spent mostly on the small, poorly distributed Cordak, Charger, and White Whale labels was the most soul-oriented of his career. It would be some time before Gray returned to the charts. In the meantime, he pursued a concurrent acting career, eventually spending two and a half years with the Los Angeles production of Hair. During his Hair years, Gray also sang with the band Pollution, which recorded two albums on Prophecy beginning in 1971. In 1972, Gray resurfaced as a solo artist on MCA, with producer/songwriter Mentor Williams in his camp. Gray promptly scored the biggest hit of his career with the Williams-penned "Drift Away," which hit the Top Five in early 1973 and remains an oldies-radio staple today. The subsequent "Loving Arms," written by Tom Jans, grew into a much-covered repertory item, recorded by singers from the realms of rock, country, and R&B. Gray's own sound was shifting more toward country as well, and when he moved to Capricorn in 1975, he recorded in Nashville with new songwriting collaborator Troy Seals (he eventually relocated there permanently). Gray's popularity in Europe and Africa was growing steadily, and he managed to talk South African authorities into allowing him to play to integrated audiences during the apartheid era. Gray's tenure in Nashville was marked by a commercial downturn, but his increased activity as a songwriter (mostly in a country vein) resulted in covers by the likes of Don Williams, Charley Pride, George Jones, and John Denver, among others. The disco-flavored "You Can Do It" became his final Top 40 hit in 1978, the same year he recorded the first of two LPs for Infinity. When Infinity went bankrupt, Gray concentrated exclusively on songwriting for a few years, then re-emerged on Capitol in the mid-'80s as a full-fledged country artist. He made the lower reaches of the country charts with singles like "That's One to Grow On" and "From Where I Stand," but found it impossible to break through to a wider country audience, and again faded from view after two albums. In 1997, Gray released Diamond Cuts, a mix of new songs and re-recorded past hits. But "Out On The Floor" remains his most beloved soul anthem.
https://wn.com/Dobie_Gray_Out_On_The_Floor
This is probably the single biggest and most acclaimed Northern Soul record of all time, and we filmed this performance for "The Strange World Of Northern Soul" in Nashville, in early 1999. Dobie is otherwise best known for his 1973 smash "Drift Away". He was a versatile vocalist who could handle soul, country, and pop, not to mention musical theater. Gray's origins are somewhat ill-defined; different sources alternately list his birth name as Leonard Victor Ainsworth or Laurence Darrow Brown, and his Texas birthplace as Brookshire or Simonton. His likely birth date is July 26, 1940 (though some sources list 1942 or 1943). Whatever the case, Gray grew up in a family of sharecroppers, and discovered gospel music through his grandfather, a Baptist minister. He also soaked up the R&B and country music of his surroundings, and in the early '60s he moved to Los Angeles to seek his fortune. Before adopting the name Dobie Gray, he recorded several singles under the names Leonard Ainsworth, Larry Curtis, and Larry Dennis. His seventh single, "Look at Me," became his first chart hit in 1963, but his true breakout was a 1965 recording of "The 'In' Crowd," whose Motown-style bounce distinguished it from jazzman Ramsey Lewis' celebrated version. Gray hit the Top 20 with "The 'In' Crowd" and also had some success with the follow-up, "See You at the Go-Go". "Out On The Floor" was not a hit in the US, and it was only years later that it became a cult classic. This period, spent mostly on the small, poorly distributed Cordak, Charger, and White Whale labels was the most soul-oriented of his career. It would be some time before Gray returned to the charts. In the meantime, he pursued a concurrent acting career, eventually spending two and a half years with the Los Angeles production of Hair. During his Hair years, Gray also sang with the band Pollution, which recorded two albums on Prophecy beginning in 1971. In 1972, Gray resurfaced as a solo artist on MCA, with producer/songwriter Mentor Williams in his camp. Gray promptly scored the biggest hit of his career with the Williams-penned "Drift Away," which hit the Top Five in early 1973 and remains an oldies-radio staple today. The subsequent "Loving Arms," written by Tom Jans, grew into a much-covered repertory item, recorded by singers from the realms of rock, country, and R&B. Gray's own sound was shifting more toward country as well, and when he moved to Capricorn in 1975, he recorded in Nashville with new songwriting collaborator Troy Seals (he eventually relocated there permanently). Gray's popularity in Europe and Africa was growing steadily, and he managed to talk South African authorities into allowing him to play to integrated audiences during the apartheid era. Gray's tenure in Nashville was marked by a commercial downturn, but his increased activity as a songwriter (mostly in a country vein) resulted in covers by the likes of Don Williams, Charley Pride, George Jones, and John Denver, among others. The disco-flavored "You Can Do It" became his final Top 40 hit in 1978, the same year he recorded the first of two LPs for Infinity. When Infinity went bankrupt, Gray concentrated exclusively on songwriting for a few years, then re-emerged on Capitol in the mid-'80s as a full-fledged country artist. He made the lower reaches of the country charts with singles like "That's One to Grow On" and "From Where I Stand," but found it impossible to break through to a wider country audience, and again faded from view after two albums. In 1997, Gray released Diamond Cuts, a mix of new songs and re-recorded past hits. But "Out On The Floor" remains his most beloved soul anthem.
- published: 04 Dec 2007
- views: 3161012
4:08
Drift Away Dobie Gray HD
Dobie Gray on the Midnight Special
The sound has been enhanced from the original DVD
Dobie Gray on the Midnight Special
The sound has been enhanced from the original DVD
https://wn.com/Drift_Away_Dobie_Gray_Hd
Dobie Gray on the Midnight Special
The sound has been enhanced from the original DVD
- published: 11 Aug 2015
- views: 512703
3:32
Dobie Gray - I Never Had It So Good [HD]
Dobie Gray sings 'I Never Had It So Good' from his 1973 MCA album 'Loving Arms'. This song was written by Paul Williams and Roger Nichols. The lyrics are in the...
Dobie Gray sings 'I Never Had It So Good' from his 1973 MCA album 'Loving Arms'. This song was written by Paul Williams and Roger Nichols. The lyrics are in the video and listed below.
[Vinyl/Lyrics/23-Images]
I Never Had It So Good (Singer: Dobie Gray)
I never had much money
I never won a race
My jokes don't end up funny
I've had doors slammed in my face
But I think you've charmed me
I always hoped that someone would
I never had a love like this before
I never had it so good
I'm not the kind that's trusted
Always trippin' over logs
So often I've been busted
Chased by friendly dogs
But I think you've charmed me
Always hoped that someone would
I never had a love like this before
I never had it so good
I think you've charmed me
I always hoped that someone would
I never had a love like this before
I never had it so good
I never had a love like this before
I never had it so good
I never had a love like this before
I never had it so good
Songwriters: Paul Williams, Roger Nichols
[Lyrics transcribed from song audio]
https://wn.com/Dobie_Gray_I_Never_Had_It_So_Good_Hd
Dobie Gray sings 'I Never Had It So Good' from his 1973 MCA album 'Loving Arms'. This song was written by Paul Williams and Roger Nichols. The lyrics are in the video and listed below.
[Vinyl/Lyrics/23-Images]
I Never Had It So Good (Singer: Dobie Gray)
I never had much money
I never won a race
My jokes don't end up funny
I've had doors slammed in my face
But I think you've charmed me
I always hoped that someone would
I never had a love like this before
I never had it so good
I'm not the kind that's trusted
Always trippin' over logs
So often I've been busted
Chased by friendly dogs
But I think you've charmed me
Always hoped that someone would
I never had a love like this before
I never had it so good
I think you've charmed me
I always hoped that someone would
I never had a love like this before
I never had it so good
I never had a love like this before
I never had it so good
I never had a love like this before
I never had it so good
Songwriters: Paul Williams, Roger Nichols
[Lyrics transcribed from song audio]
- published: 24 Jun 2017
- views: 232772
3:13
Dobie Gray - There's A Honky Tonk Angel
Another masterful performance by one of the great voices of our time - Dobie Gray. We miss you, Dobie.
Another masterful performance by one of the great voices of our time - Dobie Gray. We miss you, Dobie.
https://wn.com/Dobie_Gray_There's_A_Honky_Tonk_Angel
Another masterful performance by one of the great voices of our time - Dobie Gray. We miss you, Dobie.
- published: 21 Oct 2012
- views: 402972
